PsychologyAugust 24, 2026
propounded
pruh-POUN-did
Definition
Suggested, put forward, or presented for consideration or discussion.
Etymology
Originating from the Latin word 'proponere,' meaning to set forth or propose, the word evolved through Old French and Middle English before entering English as a formal way to describe putting an idea or theory forward.
In the news
The article uses this word to describe the specific philosophical view of idealism put forward by George Berkeley, noting that he presented the idea that the physical world is derived from minds.
Is Consciousness an Illusion or Something Else?
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